Senate debates

Thursday, 22 June 2017

  • Uniting Church (1 speech)
    by leave—I move : That the Senate— (a) notes that 22 June 2017 is the 40th anniversary of the service of inauguration of the Uniting Church in Australia; (b) observes this day when...
  • Aquaculture Industry (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes:   (i) the damage caused to the Macquarie Harbour World Heritage Area, including the threat to the endangered Maugean Skate, as a result of the...
  • Energy (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Williams, Senator McKenzie and Senator Macdonald, move: That the Senate— (a) welcomes the Prime Minister, the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia,...
  • Farrell, Senator Donald (3 speeches)
    I take a great deal of pleasure in moving this motion, as it recognises a very good colleague of mine, and I ask that general business notice of motion No. 386 relating to question time be taken...
  • Food Certification (29 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) it has been more than 18 months since the Economics References Committee tabled its report entitled Third party certification of food, and (ii)...
  • Climate Change (4 speeches)
    I move: (a) notes the:   (i) obligation for parties to the Paris Agreement to consider the 'right to health' in the national climate change response, and   (ii) substantial...
  • Western Australia: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Reynolds, move: That the Senate— (a) congratulates the 39 worthy Western Australians who were recipients of the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours for their...
  • Community Radio (8 speeches)
    I, and on behalf of Senators Ludlam, Xenophon and Lambie, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) more than five million Australians listen to community radio in an average...
  • Black Lung Disease (14 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges the findings of the Queensland Parliament's recent report, Black lung, white lies , detailing 'catastrophic failings' in public administration,...